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Annette Saccucci

Summary

Dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with a proven track record at PIHC Shellbrook, enhancing patient independence and safety through individualized care plans and fall prevention strategies. A compassionate caregiver and patient advocate, skilled in fostering strong relationships with both patients and families. Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and teamwork, ensuring high-quality care and support.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuing Care Assistant

PIHC Shellbrook
12.2022 - Current
  • Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
  • Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
  • Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
  • Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
  • Engaged patients in daily activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, bible study, manicures and baking to promote stimulation and personal interaction.
  • Served as a reliable resource for families, addressing concerns and providing guidance on various aspects of care.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions provided.

Continuing Care Assistant

Goodwill Manor
11.2013 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
  • Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
  • Supported patients during end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.
  • Assisted with therapeutic activities designed to enhance cognitive function in dementia patients.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
  • Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
  • Participated in staff meetings and trainings for professional development and continuous improvement of skills.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
  • Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
  • Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
  • Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
  • Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.

Continuing Care Assistant

Hafford Home Care
03.2002 - 05.2016

I worked in homes, assisting with care and daily life. Promoting independence and self worth.

Therapeutic Foster Home

Government Of Saskatchewan
01.2004 - 02.2016

Assisted with special needs and troubled teens. Assisted with daily life skills, and promoted a safe, stable and nurturing environment.

Care Assistant

Government for People With Disabilities
06.1991 - 06.1994

I was a live in care giver for a lady who was a quadriplegic. I assisted with daily living skills, cooked and cleaned. I was 24 hour care.

Education

Continuing Care Aide Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology
Saskatoon, SK
11.2012

Certificate - Cook Skills Enhancement

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology
Saskatoon, SK
03.1991

High School Diploma -

Lucky Lake School
Lucky Lake, SK
06.1990

Palliative Care Course (8hrs) - Palliative Care

PIHC
Shellbrook

Skills

    Compassionate caregiver

    patient

    understanding

    team player

    on time

    good listener

    caring for the resident and families

    hard worker

Additional Information

REFERENCES


Cheryl Prediger

Former DOC Goodwill Manor

PH: 306-940-8558

predigerch@saskpolytech.ca


Rachelle Pilon

RN Goodwill Manor

PH: 306-467-7804


Courtney Olson

LPN PIHC

PH:306-961-3279

Timeline

Continuing Care Assistant

PIHC Shellbrook
12.2022 - Current

Continuing Care Assistant

Goodwill Manor
11.2013 - 11.2022

Therapeutic Foster Home

Government Of Saskatchewan
01.2004 - 02.2016

Continuing Care Assistant

Hafford Home Care
03.2002 - 05.2016

Care Assistant

Government for People With Disabilities
06.1991 - 06.1994

Continuing Care Aide Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology

Certificate - Cook Skills Enhancement

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology

High School Diploma -

Lucky Lake School

Palliative Care Course (8hrs) - Palliative Care

PIHC
Annette Saccucci